9 Pill mill bill.

• Position: STATELINE - Brief article

Tennessee lawmakers passed new regulations on the so-called "pill mills" that provide dealers and addicts with illegal prescription drugs. The new rules require pain clinics to be certified through the Health Department, prohibit cash transactions and apply stiff penalties for any violations on those who work at the illegal pain clinics. Prescription drug abuse is the fastest-growing drug problem in the country, according to the National Office of Drug Control. Tennessee has an...